Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United Kingdom
Overview
Whether you are an airport, airline or ANSP, NATS is ideally placed to help you meet every fresh challenge. We provide answers to the critical issues faced by the aviation industry around the world – such as cost-efficiency, environment and data use – and have built our reputation on delivering a first rate, safe and efficient service.
Details
Air traffic control is a career like no other. Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll be part of a community of highly-trained professionals, who are essential to the smooth and safe running of the aviation industry. 24 hours a day, they help to keep some of the busiest airspace in the world moving. The work is challenging and demanding, but it’s immensely rewarding too.
The appeal of a career in air traffic control is stronger than ever. Each year, thousands of people express an interest in overseeing the UK’s busy airspace. Inevitably, only a small proportion of people make it through our selection procedures. But the opportunities for those who do are greater now than at any time in the past.
Not only do we offer even more support for development and structured progression, but the international expansion of NATS adds another potential dimension to your career too. And that’s in addition to the attractive salary and benefits package which comes as part of this important job.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
There are legal, academic and medical criteria that you need to meet to apply to become a Trainee Air Traffic Controller.
Legal - Legally, you need to be eligible to work in the UK. If you are unsure if you are eligible, check the Home Office guidance.
Academic - Academically, it is essential you are over 18 and have at least five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above, including English and Maths.
Medical - As well as having a good level of physical and mental fitness, you must satisfy the basic medical requirements set down by the Civil Aviation Authority for a European Class 3 medical certificate.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Salary and benefits
On joining as a Trainee Air Traffic Controller Apprentice, you’ll get a basic salary of £21,330.60*, along with an attractive benefits package. This will include everything from a market-leading contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave to a whole host of voluntary benefits and family friendly policies.
Because we recognise the costs associated with accommodation when you’re training, we also provide an annual accommodation allowance which is paid monthly whilst you remain an Ab Initio Trainee. The monthly accommodation allowance is equivalent to £8,351.91* per annum.
Once you’ve completed and passed all of your training (college and unit), your salary will rise to £46,216 - £51,508* and, with increments, you could potentially earn over £100,000* (inclusive of shift pay) at some of our busiest units.
Our standard annual leave arrangements are 28 days per year plus public holidays. More detailed information on benefits will be provided when you join us.
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